LIFE Groups: Get in the game!
Our Fall Session of THF LIFE Groups will kickoff the week of September 13. Sign ups for the Fall Session will begin Sunday, August 9th through the THF website.
Contact Mike Martindale at mike@thflbk.org if you have any questions concerning THF Adult LIFE Groups.
What are LIFE Groups? There is an old saying that a church has to grow larger and smaller at the same time. When you look at the earliest examples of the church (Book of Acts), it is evident that while they were growing larger rapidly, they were also being strengthened by many smaller groups that were meeting within their community.
At The Heights Fellowship, we value community and connection. We believe this happens ‘most and best’ through our LIFE Group ministry. Our Groups are built around the 242 Principle, which originates from the truths of Acts 2:42.
The 242 Principle is Fellowship Focused, Study Centered, and Prayer and People Passioned. Notice that they devoted themselves to:
…the apostles’ teaching – the Study of Scripture.
…the fellowship – the people united by a common cause.
…the breaking of bread – the sharing of everyday experiences together.
…prayer – That’s going to the throne of God on behalf of ourselves and those around us.
THF LIFE Groups provide people the opportunity to intimately be a part of a close-knit group of Christ-followers. Simultaneously, it is a safe-zone to share experiences, to search for Biblical answers, and to pursue spiritual projects together. In a Group, a person will have support for times in life where they’re hurting, lonely, or rejoicing. Our hope is that each adult in our fellowship will connect to God’s Word while connecting relationally to others in a LIFE Group.
What About My Children?
THF will NOT be offering on-site childcare. In place of our on-site childcare we are offering a childcare reimbursement for our LG families. LIFEGroups can take advantage of reimbursement by hiring their own childcare provider and requesting reimbursement online. An added perk of having off-site childcare is that LIFEGroups can meet any day of the week instead of the traditional Sunday and Wednesday nights.
Groups can choose to hire a sitter/sitters for the entire LIFEGroup or parents can each choose to hire their own sitter and request reimbursement individually.
Reimbursement Rates: $10 per child, per hour (maximum of two hours) for children 6 weeks thru 5th grade
Family Example: 3 kids @ $10 per child, per hour= $60 reimbursed to parents
Group Example: 8 kids @ $10 per child, per hour= $160 reimbursed to group (1 sitter= $160, 2 sitters, $80 per sitter)
Click here to fill out the reimbursement form
Requirements for Approval
All parents must be in attendance at a THF LIFEGroup for the date/dates being submitted.
All groups are responsible for hiring and paying for their own childcare.
All approved reimbursement requests can be submitted weekly or monthly. and MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN THE 10TH OF THE FOLLOWING MONTH for the prior month’s sessions.